Italy’s biggest bank just slashed its Bitcoin ETF call position by 99% to triple down on staked Ethereum
A 500,000-share-equivalent held put appeared in Q2, but the filing cannot reveal the bank’s net options exposure or motive.
The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) sold 1,638 BTC worth $105 million in the past week, continuing a trend started earlier this summer.
The exploit undermines trust in self-custody solutions, potentially driving users towards institutional custody options and Bitcoin ETFs.
August 3, 2026, 8:51 pmAir-gapped wallets keep private keys completely offline, reducing exposure to hackers—but they're not immune from threats.
August 3, 2026, 8:39 pmA 500,000-share-equivalent held put appeared in Q2, but the filing cannot reveal the bank’s net options exposure or motive.
The indefinite halt of Boltz highlights vulnerabilities in open-source Bitcoin services, urging a reevaluation of security against AI-driven threats.
American Bitcoin generated $67 million in Q2 2026 revenue and maintained gross margins near 50% despite a 12% market drop in bitcoin price. Record Revenue and Production Growth American Bitcoin, a bitcoin accumulation platform linked to the Trump family, released its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results Aug. 3.
Bitcoin recovered from an intraday low of $62,216 to reach nearly $64,000, eventually settling between $63,680 to $63,929. Initial price declines were triggered by Strategy completing its sale of 1,638 bitcoins to fund preferred dividend payments and stock repurchases.
Williams' departure may slow US crypto policy progress, risking delays in key legislation and initiatives like the federal Bitcoin reserve.
Ether ETFs attracted $27.42 million in the week ended July 31, securing a fourth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin funds lost $61.53 million, while XRP and solana gained ground and HYPE recorded another week of redemptions.
MARA's Slipstream enhances Bitcoin transaction security, potentially reshaping user trust and positioning MARA as a key player in crypto innovation.
Michael Saylor says he has never sold any of his own Bitcoin (BTC), not one satoshi. He published the defense hours after Strategy disclosed the sale of 1,638 coins. His slogan built a following among retail holders. His company runs a treasury that sells coins to cover bills.
Michael Saylor has drawn fresh attention to Bitcoin’s long-term technical structure after highlighting the cryptocurrency’s 200-week moving average and posting “Bitcoin Drive engaged” on X.